When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 123

In the CEO’s office.

Kristin glanced at her tiny desk tucked into the corner, feeling incredibly cramped. “Mr. FitzGerald, maybe I should go work outside. It’s quite nice there.”

After all, a CEO needed his privacy, and her working inside his office just didn’t seem

right.

“What exactly does being a personal assistant entail?” Rhett asked casually, setting down the contract he had been reviewing.

Kristin dropped her gaze to the floor and fell silent, not wanting to provoke his anger.

“Coffee.” Rhett gestured toward his empty cup.

Quickly, Kristin moved to fetch the cup and started preparing a fresh coffee for Rhett.

*Carter won’t give up on Summer’s custody that easily. He’s waiting for you to slip up,” Rhett mentioned nonchalantly, as if reminding her were an afterthought.

At the door, Kristin paused but didn’t respond.

“If you need, York can assist with Summer’s registration,” Rhett muttered, still not looking up.

He’d never admitted that he had a soft spot for Summer. Before meeting Summer, Rhett had considered himself not fond of children.

After encountering Summer, he realized it wasn’t a general disdain for kids. He specifically disliked Eve’s son, Milo.

“Thank you, Mr. FitzGerald, but it’s not necessary,” Kristin refused, shaking her head.

Even if Rhett was willing to help her, she couldn’t accept. If Summer’s registration ended up in Rhett’s name, their illicit relationship would be exposed to the Bryce family.

Besides, her relationship with Rhett was purely transactional. Just as James had said, it was likely that Rhett would eventually marry Hertha.

It was only a matter of three years, perhaps even less before Rhett grew tired of her.

Why bother with the hassle?

Moreover, if Summer were to be legally under Rhett’s care, Summer could claim a portion of his wealth, something the FitzGerald family would never allow.

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wasn’t stupid and didn’t want to stir trouble for

Their marriage, after all, was a business arrangement, bound to

Kristin went to prepare Rhett’s coffee. Then she

gave Kristin a quick glance before entering Rhett’s office.

approached me today,” Holcomb

about work, we can talk at home,” Rhett

a ticking time bomb. “Your situation with Herthal doesn’t need elaboration. As adults, this is about responsibility. If the Haywood family

we’re all adults, we both bear responsibility. The hotel room was in my name. Why was Hertha there? Was being drunk an excuse? How did she even get into

how

you who’s at a disadvantage?” Holcomb went pale with anger.

brows. “If the Haywood family insists on pursuing this, it will be me holding them accountable.

can do whatever you please just because

her yourself, then,” Rhett retorted, ignoring Holcomb’s outburst.

media knows.

a low

sharply. “Are you threatening

about Kristin! As a woman of loose morals with a child out of wedlock, she’s a

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visibly upset.

morals? She seduced a married man and had two illegitimate. children. Despite objections, didn’t you marry her? I should learn from

fact, and that reflects poorly on James,

me. Have you witnessed her so–called loose

careful not to lower your standards,” Rhett warned

fury. “Do you think you’re untouchable with those shares in your grasp? You’re fooling yourself. Legally speaking, half of Lucius‘ shares belong to Vincent. As for your mother’s

shares to

replied, curious to see just how far Holcomb would go.

Vincent a piece of his mother’s

thought was almost

engaged to Hertha and then, once we’ve dealt with Kristin, you can get married to Hertha, and I’ll drop this whole share business. But if you choose to disobey, don’t blame me for being ruthless.” With a

and left.

the sole purpose of giving Rhett a